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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1972
Page
1
A Gar den City columnist argues for a pedestrian overpass at 8th and Kansas to protect schoolchildren crossing US 50 and US 83. He cites heavy traffic, Sabine Hall usage, and Liberal’s 1964 65 overpass funded by city state and federal sources as a successful model, deeming it a higher local priority than downtown renewal or a municipal golf course.
Gus Garden quips that a bore is a person who repeats the same tales you know and insists on telling them first, framing a light social jab about conversational style and ego.
U.S. warplanes shot down seven MIGs in a major air offensive inside North Vietnam, the deepest in four years, with attacks on Hanoi Haiphong and rail lines to China. The Saigon command reported 36 American helicopters and 34 planes lost since the offensive began, and martial law was proclaimed in South Vietnam.
Southwest Kansans watched the sky anxiously as a general tornado watch covered the area. No tornadoes were reported nearby and rainfall was light except Sublette, which logged 11.5 inches overnight. Elsewhere gauges varied from a light sprinkle at Johnson to 0.28 of an inch.
The Kansas weather summary notes strong winds across Southwest Kansas with no widespread wind damage. Grant County saw light hail, Garden City airport moisture at .19 inches, Santa Fe station .25, Syracuse .08, Dighton .25, and Lane County reporting up to five inches of rain. A possible tornado near Richfield damaged a farm home and the Alamo Chemical Co. roof near Elkhart with no injuries.
In Nebraska McGovern defeats Humphrey in the primary, with Lincoln and rural counties backing him. Humphrey trails as McGovern declares a growing hunch of a big victory and positions to contend for West Virginia delegates.
City commissioners approved a water skiing stunt at Fin nup Park's 2.8 million gallon municipal pool. Proposals also include Aquatic Day on July 4 and multiple Miss Independence Day contests poolside as part of the pool's 50th year celebration.
In Belfast, terrorists and crowds conducted a new wave of bombings shootings and stone throwing on British troops. Four soldiers and one militia member were wounded as several buildings suffered damage amid unrest and confusion over constitutional reforms.
State fish and game officials probe a nine mile stretch of the Arkansas River east of Garden City for a toxic fish kill. Bruce Peters cites 743 carp and 117 channel catfish among the casualties. The agent’s source remains unknown as crews search and assess recovery prospects.
Garden City officials debated Stevens Park's future noting the park mainly has grass and trees. City Manager Deane Wiley said maintenance is by Dowd Feed Co and highlighted upcoming plans from district forester and Urban Renewal planners to guide park upgrades. Residents may submit suggestions as the program enters its second year starting July.
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